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Melanie V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Melanie V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
48 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog Snuggler For Hire!

Are you in need of someone who is trustworthy to take good care of your dog? I’m your gal! I will take care of your dog as if it was my own. I know how important it is to have a reliable, loving & dependable sitter!

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
84% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
48 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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4 ratings
Sheryl P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 20, 2024

Repeat Customer! Melanie’s warmth and love of animals is always apparent!! She is knowledgeable and always has helpful tips. Communicates every day giving you peace of mind🐶. Kept Tucker on track with all his meds - THANK YOU!!

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Sheryl P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 04, 2024

Highly Recommended! Melanie went above and beyond to make our toy poodle welcomed and comfortable when we boarded him for our trip! I appreciated the daily updates, pictures and even a fun video. Melanie is prompt, reliable and trustworthy!! She treats your dog like her own. When we came back from our trip, Tucker was happy and relaxed. Thank you again for everything!! Sheryl P.

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Sheryl P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 01, 2024

What a great day of day care for my 13 year old toy poodle Tucker. Melanie welcomed him in and comforted him with snuggles before I was out the door for the day! I appreciated the mid day update with great pictures. Tucker loved his walks and slept all the way home!

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John H.
Oct 23, 2023

Melanie, has been great while taking care of my Bernese Mountain Dog. She is caring and conscience of my pets needs and health. I highly recommend Melanie.

Kathy F.
Oct 14, 2023

Melanie is an extremely conscientious pet parent. She currently cares for two small, quirky, older pups, one who is blind and diabetic. That makes her perfect to care for those who need a little extra care and attention. Mel always makes sure everyone is happy and feels comfortable. I've been encouraging her to become a Rover sitter for a while,and I'm glad to see that she has joined the ranks of the best pet caregivers ever. You will enjoy your time away, knowing that your "kids" are safe and happy.

Brent V.
Oct 14, 2023

I highly recommend Mel for dog sitting! She is great with dogs & treats them all like her own. You can relax on vacation knowing your dogs are in good hands.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work part-time and have a flexible schedule. Having two older & special needs dogs of our own, we are always making sure they aren’t left too long, get lots of exercise, play time and lots of attention.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have 2 small, friendly dogs to keep your fur baby company. We don't have a fenced in yard, but please don't worry....I NEVER let the dogs out with out having the harness and leash on. I take EXTRA caution with this, as it would be a fear of my own. Our two dogs go out several times a day - always on a leash. You fur baby would be in good hands with me!

Pets

A typical day

Your dogs will have a fun time with me, whether it is out for a walk, play time in the house, or just snuggling. I have lots of experience at all of the above and can read a dogs needs when I'm with them to know if they need extra play time- or just time to chill out! We have hiking trails right out our front door, and we'll get plenty of exercise outdoors and relax time indoors. Your dog will be part of our family while you're away!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Melanie can host up to 3 pets per night
**IMPORTANT: At this time, I am only able to book non-shedding dogs. Let me know of any special needs your dog has when booking. Do they have any aggressive behaviors with dogs, toys or food? Do they walk well on a leash? I am able to give shots, medication and/or special care too. I prefer that your dog is good with other dogs-especially small breeds. I am able to provide first aid if necessary and have lots of experience with puppies, senior and special needs dogs too.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.